The Skinny on LTL Shipping

What’s LTL Shipping and how can it benefit me?

LTL shipping or less than truckload shipping is the transportation of relatively small freight.  To put it clearly, it’s part of a truck.  Full truck loads require the entire truck to be filled to be economical.  Therefore, LTL freight allows you to “hitch” a ride on unfilled trucks, passing the savings on to you.  LTL freight shipments can range from 100lbs to 7,000lbs.  Truck carriers have strategically placed terminals where they consolidate their freight to be picked up and delivered in the best way possible.  In LTL shipping, freight will often be moved from one truck to another to be placed with other freight that is bound for your destination.

Since this is freight shipping and not “white glove shipping,” all customers are advised to use palletized LTL and crated LTL.  For the safety of your items, professionally packaging your items prior to shipping will ensure your freight gets to its final destination unharmed. 

Many factors are considered to determine LTL shipping rates, including class, weight, pick up and destination zip codes.  So what does a 3PL (third party logistics) company do for you?  We eliminate the hassle of searching for LTL freight shipping rates from multiple carriers and figure out your best and most economical options for shipping.

Visit our site to get rates for one or more shipments.  Our agents can walk you through the process of LTL shipments and help you understand how LTL freight can benefit your specific business.